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Scalloped pineapple stuffing is a sweet counterpart of the typical savory variety enjoyed with holiday meals. It is delicious served as a side item with ham or turkey, or you can top it with a dollop of whipped cream for a delectable dessert.

You can make this sweet scalloped pineapple stuffing in the Instant Pot or in the oven! Either way, it’s an easy yet tasty addition to your table!

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Growing up, dressing was always one of my favorite side dishes for our big holiday dinners.  Actually, I always called it “stuffing,” even though we didn’t typically cook it in the turkey.

What is it about flavorful bits of bread cooked in a savory liquid that makes it so divine?

Later in life, I discovered the sweet counterpart to the savory classic I love so much.  My mother-in-law introduced me to this delectable dish, which has quickly become one of my favorite items on a holiday menu.

Easy and Delicious Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple casserole, scalloped pineapple, pineapple dressing, or pineapple stuffing. It may go by several names, but no matter what you call it, one thing is for sure.

It is seriously good.  It’s also ridiculously easy to make, and one of those dishes that proves that sometimes, simplicity wins.

We traditionally bake this in the oven, but I recently decided to try it in my Instant Pot. 

I figured if I could make caramel pumpkin bread pudding or eggnog pecan french toast in the Instant Pot, why not make pineapple dressing in the Instant Pot, too?

You start with some cubed bread, preferably day-old.  Toast it in the oven until it starts to turn golden brown.

Then, the bread gets tossed with some melted butter.  Add the bread to a mixture of pineapple, sugar, eggs, and pineapple juice, stirring well to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

At this point, it’s up to you if you want to bake it in the oven or cook it in the Instant Pot. 

The dressing will be just a little bit more “wet” if you opt for the Instant Pot (because it’s a moist cooking environment instead of a dry environment, so there’s little evaporation of liquid), but the delicious taste is the same.

However, you could always decrease the liquid (you could drain more of the pineapple juice out) a tad if you prefer.

How to Make Scalloped Pineapple Dressing in the Oven

You can follow the traditional method of preparation for scalloped pineapple casserole by baking the dish in the oven.

Simply combine toasted bread cubes with some melted butter. Add pineapple, sugar, eggs, and pineapple juice, stirring well to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Pour the bread mixture into a greased baking dish and bake at 350F for 1 hour, or until the bread is nice and golden brown on top.

This is a perfect side item to accompany ham or turkey. You can also top it with a dollop of whipped cream and call it dessert!

It will turn out lovely, but it does take a little bit longer this way.

How to Make Pineapple Stuffing in the Instant Pot

If your oven is being used for other items, such as a ham, you can make this scalloped pineapple stuffing in your Instant Pot!

Grease a baking dish that fits in your Instant Pot.

Next, combine toasted bread cubes with melted butter. Stir in pineapple, sugar, eggs, and pineapple juice, stirring well to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Add the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Pour water into the insert pot of the Instant Pot, then place the trivet into the pot.

Use a foil sling to lower the baking dish into the insert pot and onto the trivet.

Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release.

If you prefer the top to be crisped a bit (I do!), remove the foil and transfer to a preheated oven to allow the top to become golden brown.

Either prep method will give you a tasty side dish that could also double as a dessert.  I like to top it with a dollop of whipped cream!

It makes a lovely accompaniment to ham, turkey, or chicken–perfect for Easter or Christmas!

See my entire lists of Easter Instant Pot recipes and Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes simplify your holiday meal prep!

Enjoy!

More Holiday Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes:

• Southern Style Green Beans in the Instant Pot
• Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

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